Connective tissue is found throughout the body, where it provides support, protection, and structure to other parts of the body. Connective tissue disorders are caused by issues that prevent connective tissue from functioning properly.
Collagen is the primary component of connective tissue. There are different types of collagens with different functions. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are caused by changes in the genes that affect the structure and function of collagen and related connective tissue proteins.
